Analysis of acute sector M&A activity

How well do acquired hospitals perform financially post-merger? Do hospitals acquired by national chains outperform local/regional “in market” acquisitions? How does the performance of acquired hospitals compare to a peer group (same size) and acute hospitals?

The Deloitte Center for Health Solutions analyzed 101 hospital transactions in 2007-2008, using three measures to analyze the performance of the acquired hospital pre-merger and up to three years post-merger. The study reveals:

The financial performance for acquired hospitals improved, but did not achieve peer group medians.

The financial performance of hospitals acquired by national chains outperformed local/regional acquisitions as a result of lower operating costs and increased volume comparatively.

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